The Garioch Sports Centre is delighted to announce that premium housebuilder Cala Homes (North) has become the new sponsor of the Run Garioch 10K.
With its sponsorship of the event’s biggest and oldest race, Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce member Cala also become the new supporters of the ‘Run Garioch Cala 10K AGCC Chamber Cup’, a challenge launched last year to find the fastest team of four from an AGCC member organisation, as well as the AB51 Business Challenge Shield.
In a further show of support for Run Garioch, the company, which was formed in Aberdeen 150 years ago, has also taken on sponsorship of the newly revamped Event Village, which is set to be even bigger in 2026.
Cala has been a strong supporter of sport in Inverurie for many years, and is currently the main sponsor of Inverurie Loco Works FC.
Fraser McCallum, Sales and Marketing Director at Cala Homes (North) and Christine Appel, Event Manager, Run Garioch.
Run Garioch Event Manager Christine Appel said: “With a strong presence in our local area and a huge commitment to sport both here and elsewhere, Cala will be a fantastic partner for Run Garioch. We look forward to cheering their runners across the finish line and watching them award the ‘Chamber Cup’ next May!”
Fraser McCallum, Sales and Marketing Director at Cala Homes (North), said: “Having access to fantastic facilities like the Garioch Sports Centre is so important to the Inverurie community and is why we’re proud to support it through our Run Garioch sponsorship.
“It’s always a fantastic local event and we’re sure next year will be no exception. We look forward to being a part of it.”
The first-ever Run Garioch Cala 10K will be held on Sunday 10 May 2026, along with the Mackie’s 5K, McWilliam Lippe Half-Marathon and CP&Co. Junior Run.
Run Garioch is the major fundraiser for the Garioch Sports Centre, a not-for-profit charitable, community sports and leisure facility based in Inverurie.
Kevin Bonarius, COO of the GSC, said: “Through promoting sport, exercise, recreation and leading an active lifestyle, we pride ourselves on providing facilities and services that remove participation barriers, and are inclusive, accessible and affordable for all ages and abilities. Cala’s support of Run Garioch will help us to continue to serve local residents seven days a week, 52 weeks a year.”
Cala Homes is set to unveil its Conglass Brae development, located off Balhalgardy Rise in Inverurie, later this month.
Entries for Run Garioch 2026 will open this Friday at 12 noon on www.rungarioch.co.uk.